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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1905
Page
2
A 19th century account recalls Ruthford's discovery of nitrogen and its impact. The gas, though once seen as useless, forms four fifths of air and underpins animal growth and plant nutrition. Farmers learn to harness nitrogen to feed families and improve soil fertility.
A California packing house demonstrates that sealing ripe fruit in nitrogen after removing air preserves taste and prevents fermentation for an indefinite period. The finding, linked to nitrogen's growing importance since 1772, suggests farmers can reclaim exhausted lands, raise stronger animals, and ship fresh fruit across thousands of miles.
A local ad claims Hollister's Mountain improves skin softness and soothes stomach and bowels for infants. It also notes a price of 35 cents at Newlin Drug.
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